RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article

[Tania Smallwood]

I think we are thinking the same things Lisa…just saying them differently!  Absolutely agree, I think we all have to keep in mind that even in a perfect world, where women all know and acknowledge what is truly best and safest, there will still be those that are not ready to hear it.  That’s frustrating, but that’s life.  I think part of our challenge is to try and see when people are receptive to the information, and then get it across in a way that makes them see the sense in it, and want to know more.  If women are closed to receiving it from us, or anyone else, then I think we need to respect that, and keep working at getting the information out there for those who are interested in searching.  This doesn’t always mean ‘preaching to the converted’; sometimes it just means having a presence and arousing some curiosity in someone who is open to thinking about it in a different way to the ‘norm’.  I suppose, we need to keep it in perspective too, without losing the passion and drive, but realizing as Megan said, that if it’s only one woman affected positively, it’s a win. Keep the faith Lisa, we need you out there Tania x   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Barrett Sent: Friday, 22 September 2006 9:35 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article     ----- Original Message ----- From: Tania Smallwood To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 5:19 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] FYI news article   I have worked as a Registered Nurse, in Psychiatry, and also as a Midwife, and I have never gotten used to the amount of internal bickering and horizontal violence that is perpetrated by women, towards other women.  I can tell you from my experiences in these fields that Doctors do not sit around, discussing each others practice, bitching and moaning about whether they agree with someone’s philosophies.  They might be unprofessional bastards some of the time, but they are united in their common goals, and in their public persona.  As we fight internally about the best way to get women to see the light, they are there shining it brightly and the women are drawn to it clearly!  I don’t think for a minute we should, as midwives and birth activists, see ourselves as having to sell out and become an entity that has no integrity or spirit in order to get the message across.  But I do think that we all need to take a leaf out of some other professions books, and show a bit of respect to those that have gone before us, and encouragement for those that will pave the way ahead.  Eating our young is no way to carry on the cause; it just further perpetuates the fragmentation that already exists.  Let’s welcome Kelly, Janet, and everyone else who has the energy to do things a bit differently, and also keep our feet firmly planted on the ground, so we can continue to carry on getting the word out there in any way we can.   Nicely said Tania, but you've got to admit there are just some days when you don't want to justify what you know is well researched and evidence based just to get the word out to people who are not interested. Lack of respect for everyone I don't think is in it.  I have nothing but admiration for the work done by Kelly, Janet and everyone "working for the cause" but on a day to day basis it's wearing.  On a day like today when I'm tired have a headache, quarelled with the husband due to my birth obsession  I find it hard to see the middle ground.  Slated by the uninformed is one thing but to be told to make it all more sellable and main stream just seems too hard. Take up insurance to make yourself more Profesional and get the women interested in whats on offer. Sell it like a business, move into the 21st centary.  It doesn't seem to be about birth. Maybe it's just a bad day. Lisa Independent midwife.   -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.7/454 - Release Date: 21/09/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.7/454 - Release Date: 21/09/2006